1.4.3. Spill and Leak Prevention

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is secondary containment?

   Hint

   Think of it as a backup for leaks.

2. 2.

   Why are waste segregation practices important?

   Hint

   Consider pollution reduction.

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of secondary containment?

   • Reduces site waste
   • Absorbs spills
   • Prevents contamination

   Hint

   Think about what needs protection.

4. 4.

   True or False: A spill response plan should only be created if spills have previously occurred.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider prevention versus reaction.

5. 5.

   Create a detailed spill response plan for a construction site that uses a variety of chemicals, considering potential spill scenarios.

   Hint

   Imagine real situations that could happen on-site.

6. 6.

   Analyze an existing spill response plan and identify at least two areas for improvement based on recent spill incident reports.

   Hint

   Think about what went wrong and how it could be fixed.